ATSUM ridiculed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 04 2013:
The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), Zeliangrong Students' Union, Manipur (ZSUM) and Churachandpr District Students' Union (CDSU) have said that the news report on swearing in of ATSUM office bearers was nothing but a callous adventurism on the part of some frustrated so called leaders on a spree to create disunity among the tribals.
Grievously disturbed that the very stage show has the sinister support of past ATSUM leaders and exposed their lack of integrity and self interest, a statement issued by the three student bodies said today while taking cognisance of the news report relating to ATSUM.
"The proxy ATSUM under the leadership of Emboi Serto has no locus standi as ATSUM under the leadership of M Tombin and Vareiyo Shatshang is supported by hill district based student organisations like CDSU, ZSUM, TKS, TSA-Ghqs and soon to join students' organisation of Chandel," said the statements.
Besides, it is supported by MUTSU, IGNTUSU, ACTSOM, ATSF and other tribal based civil organisations like ATDUM, AITSF etc, it added.
The statement also recalled the series of agitation that were launched by ATSUM under the leadership of M Tombing and Vareiyo Shatshang under the code name ROTO placing before the State Govt charter of demands in the interest of the tribal of Manipur.
In response to the agitation, an agreement was reached between the ATSUM and the Govt of Manipur represented by the CM and all his Council of Ministers on June 22 at the CM Chamber.
The TKS, ZSUM and CDSU further appealed to one and all not to be misled by such 'sycophancy' and act of fraud and impersonation purportedly done by some vested individuals while also pledging to support the present leadership and move forward with resolute determination demanding the legitimate rights of the tribal.